Description: This late middle aged woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat and is in decent physical shape. Her gray fur is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Beast was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Warryn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She sports golden long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Anastrianna was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bellfounder. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Veloptima hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is an amazing painter.

History: Veloptima was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gifted student he started as a Crown-heir, but he got bored and became a Glassblower. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Apothecary business.

History: Creega was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.